Redbird Simulator Upgrade

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking to procure a Redbird simulator upgrade for the Advanced Instrument School at Tinker Air Force Base. The procurement involves purchasing one Redbird proprietary computer system to replace existing simulator computers, along with a monitor refresh consisting of 5 new 27-inch monitors per Aircrew Training Device (ATD). This is a sole source acquisition targeting Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc., a small business under NAICS code 611512, with the solicitation issued utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contract will be a firm fixed-price award, with quotes due by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on April 1, 2025. Key contacts for this opportunity are 2d Lt Anna Jackson and Contracting Officer Ashley Bevins, who will manage the evaluation and selection process.

The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation, and the contract involves a complete system upgrade for training devices originally purchased 18 years ago. The estimated procurement will include three computers and technician support for installation and equipment optimization, with the entire installation process expected to be completed within one work week. Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. is identified as the sole source contractor due to their proprietary engineering and design of the Aircrew Training Devices. While the exact contract value is redacted, the procurement will cover all packaging, shipping, and handling costs from the vendor's facility to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The vendor will be responsible for replacing any damaged materials at no cost to the government and providing comprehensive documentation for shipment tracking and order completion.